College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Department of Government
109 Morris Hall
507-389-2721
Chair: Jeff Bumgarner, Ph.D.
Faculty: Abdalla Battah, Ph.D., Jeff Bumgarner, Ph.D., Susan Burum, J.D., Scott Granberg-Rademacker, Ph.D., Kevin Parsneau, Ph.D., Tomasz Inglot, Ph.D., Avra Johnson, Ph.D., Eiji Kawabata, Ph.D., Joseph Kunkel, Ph.D., Mark Robbins, Ph.D., Fred Slocum, Ph.D., Jackie Vieceli, Ph.D.
Political science is the systematic study of politics, power relationships and government. Political science is in one sense an ancient discipline: Aristotle called it the "queen of the sciences."
Yet the focus for much of today's political science was developed in the past sixty years. Scientific observations have now joined older philosophical traditions. Modern political science examines politics in the United States, countries and regions of the world and in international relations. It explains how and why public decisions are made. Political science majors can qualify for a wide variety of careers in public and private sector organizations, including business, law, government, journalism, international organizations and finance, political campaigns, interest groups and secondary and college teaching. The study of public affairs and government is essential for developing effective citizenship. This training prepares one for professional or volunteer involvement in community organizations, issue movements, electoral politics, and other activities in the public arena.
Admission to Major: Admission is granted by the department. Minimum university admission requirements are 32 earned semester credit hours and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (C). Contact the department for application procedures.
Complete at least 15 credits in two of the seven areas of study.
Complete at least one course from three of the other five areas of study.
Complete any three courses (any number, 100-level through 400-level).
Total credits required for major: 42
Required for Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree ONLY: Language (8)
Required Minor: Yes. Any.
If approved by advisor, these courses may be used to satisfy area requirements.
Required for Minor (18 cr): Choose at least 18 credits, 12 credits at the 300-400 level.
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Students must consult with the program advisor who will approve and file the program of courses selected and approve changes in the program.· Pass/No Credit Policy. With the exception of internship credits, which must be taken on a P/N basis, no more than one-fourth of the credits in a political science major or minor may be taken as P/N. Internship credits will not be counted as part of the one-fourth limitation, but will be subtracted from the total hours required for the major or minor prior to the computation of the one-fourth limitation.
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